Former leader Rajapaksa attempts comeback as corruption probes falter
Leader says country will benefit greatly from Belt & Road infrastructure projects
Sweeping security push helps improve growth and business sentiment
Abbasi stresses broad economic benefits of joint infrastructure projects
Plans include a pipeline in Pakistan and joint development with India
High growth, low unemployment mask precarious work conditions for many
Businesses' focus shifts from bombs and kidnappings to taxes and policy
Local companies in need of capital to expand in fast-growing economy
Soaring demand and climate change are exacerbating a fraught situation
Moscow agrees pipeline deal with Pakistan and develops fields with India
Asia's emerging markets remain dependent on central bank liquidity
One after another, Beijing is pulling South Asian governments into its orbit
Deal rushed through island nation's legislature under cover of darkness
Higher foreign exchange reserves should help avoid a 'taper tantrum' but other risks remain
Iranian port project could herald start of a challenge to China's expanding geostrategic links
Softer cashless route would hinder criminals, crack interest rate constraints
External debts some calling as country's reputation takes a hit
Japan's Dai-ichi Life invests in women's empowerment products
Economic prospects damaged as Colombo struggles to repay foreign debt
After decades trapped at home, companies are eager to expand abroad
Central bank expected to finalize liberalized outward investment policy soon
New Delhi jostles for airport control after Beijing gains stake in nearby port
India, Japan, China among those to slip in latest World Economic Forum ranking
New Delhi jostles for airport control after Beijing gains stake in nearby port
Smuggles take advantage of country's lax enforcement and poor infrastructure